Holo stemian companions in this post I will try to share about the beauty of the flower or flower perennial edelweis at Mount merbabu in Central Java Edelweis indeed often associated with eternity because the flowers that never wither. Even more amazing, he is able to endure for a hundred years. Rare and protected plants is often considered a symbol of love, sincerity, sacrifice, and immortality. In our country, this is why it is often called Eidelweis or Edelweis. According to its history, the Edelweiss is derived from Germany, ' edel ' which means ' noble and weiss ' which means white. Edelweis is a very beautiful mountain herbs and famous The flowers are small, which does not wither consumed time. Edelweis can grow tall and eight meters. He endemic zones alpina montana in a range of high mountains in Indonesia, including Mount Merbabu.

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Long-leaved Edelweis, thin and thick hairy; the central part of orange flower and flower heads which resemble daisies. Edelweis suitable growing at a scorching hot conditions in the open area in the crater and the peak. Otherwise the plant will not be able to compete to grow in dark and humid forests. In addition, Edelweis highly preferred insects such as fleas, butterflies, flies and bees. Edelweis became a magnet for visitors to the National Park of Mount Merbabu, Central Java. Edelweis in Selo hiking paths, ranging from Savanna to Fern Tuk I and Savanna II.

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Edelweis grow bushy look of Savannah I and II at the Savanna 2,700 – 2,750 meters from sea level. Covering an area of 50 hectares stretch Edelweis this indulgent eye visitors that most of nature lovers. This is the place to take visitors on a self perpetuating the eternal interest as evidence of an adventure to mount Merbabu. Edelweis flower usually blooms in April and August. In the months that visitors can enjoy its beauty. First, on August 17, while the number of climbers on Mount Merbabu peaked, in addition to the moment of the turn of the year.

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The existence of padang Edelweis is not without threats. Due to the identical to the eternity of love and loyalty, this plant became the target visitors of Mount Merbabu, mostly young people. The climbers were often plucked Edelweis to offer to someone who is considered special. Often, the most quoted it for a keepsake: the climbers ever to conquer mount Merbabu. Due to mendapatkanya need to struggle hard, Edelweis is also a symbol of sacrifice.

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Other threats are also noteworthy is forest fires. As was the case not long ago, the fire devouring mount Merbabu in September and October 2012. Fires covering an area of 630 hectares were partially damaged the Edelweis padanga.

To avoid the Edelweis from extinction, the National Park of Mount Merbabu perform various efforts. One of them, making the code of conduct for the climbers. In the code of conduct banned climbers taking was mentioned in the Edelweis this conservation area.

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other efforts: legal regulation of socialization to the audience about the plants that are protected. Socialization is also often done officers directly to potential climbers when pengajukan Simaksi (letter of Permission signed in conservation areas). To avoid fire hazard, delivered also call for always making sure not to leave the coals that could trigger a fire.

When the new year and August 17, the number of climbers on Mount Merbabu National Park will rise sharply. Anticipating it, mount Merbabu National Park Hall deploying safeguards hiking paths regularly. One of its objectives, anticipate such abuses taking Edelweis. The efforts of maintaining sustainability of the perennial flowers never ceased. With a shared consciousness, its beauty can be forever enjoyed by posterity Folow @iqbal.muhammad